The Village of Romeoville is excited about the grand opening of the Aquatic Center on Monday, August 14th. Romeoville residents and Aquatic Center members are invited for a day of swimming, splashing, and celebrating!
Romeoville to open Aquatic Center
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Letter to Editor: Air Quality
The Air Quality Index in Will County is now worse than that of Chicago— being categorized as very unhealthy. Researchers at the Union of Concerned Scientists found a direct link between Canadian Big Oil Companies and increased wildfire activity. The Will County Board is voting to approve a Canadian heavy crude oil pipeline and oil […]
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1% grocery tax to resume, gas tax to increase as new fiscal year begins July 1
Amid record-high inflation last spring, the General Assembly temporarily waived Illinois’ grocery tax for the coming fiscal year and delayed the annual increase in the state’s motor fuel tax for six months. Democrats introduced both those measures as part of a larger tax relief package that drew criticisms for its proximity to the November general election.
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Including You annual Family Festival
As in years past, the festival will raise money for two worthy organizations that contribute to the betterment of lives in the Joliet community and Will County. Funds raised by the event will benefit the Fairmont Community Partnership Group in Lockport, which provides clothing, food, and other resources to those in need, and the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet.
Posted inFood & Wine, Lifestyle, Wine
Wine of the Week: Maison Sinnae Cotes Du Rhone 2021-$14
If you’re one who keeps an eye on wine trends, you’ll notice that wine lists at your favorite restaurants are starting to feature wines lists that don’t include ‘the usual suspects.’ Viognier, Grenache, Mourvedre, Roussanne and Marsanne are all making their debut at many established venues. You can thank the winemakers of the Cotes du Rhone for the broadening of the wine-drinking palette.
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Peach-Glazed Ribs
Servings: 6 / Total Time: 1-1/2 hours Ingredients: Directions: Peach-Glazed Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Why National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is important
According to data from the CDC, suicide was the third leading cause of death for African Americans ages 10-24 in 2020. The suicide rate is four times greater for African American men than women. African American females in grades 9-12 were 60% more likely to attempt suicide than white females.
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Pritzker quickly wields expanded authority to freeze noncitizen health care enrollment
In a move that drew intense backlash from immigrant rights advocates, Pritzker on Friday signed House Bill 1298 then immediately filed emergency rules authorized by the law to “temporarily” pause enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program as of July 1. That state-funded program serves individuals aged 42 to 64 years who would be eligible for Medicaid benefits based on income levels but not their citizenship status.
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Cook County announces LeadCare Pilot program
In partnership with Elevate, which for two decades has worked to create healthy environments for children to thrive, the county’s $15 million LeadCare Pilot Programwill help municipalities address chronic, aging infrastructure, disinvestment and inequity by offering free lead service line replacement to licensed home based childcare providers in suburban Cook County.
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Pritzker signs legislation authorizing a State-based marketplace for health insurance
The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) will work together to implement the new legislation and coordinate with all state medical assistance programs.
